Mutoh’s AQUAFUZE ink compatible for professional cast media wrapping applications

Oct 7, 2025 | Industry News

Mutoh van Mutoh's AQUAFUZE ink compatible for professional cast media wrapping applications

The test with AQUAFUZE was printed on Grafityp’s AE38C

After comprehensive testing, Mutoh has confirmed that its AQUAFUZE water-based UV ink can be used in combination with Grafityp’s professional-grade AE38C cast media for vehicle and object wrapping applications.

This joint technical initiative confirms that AQUAFUZE, Mutoh’s low-odour hybrid ink technology, is fully suited for demanding 3D wrapping scenarios, including conforming to deep recesses and curves.

Comprehensive testing – conducted jointly by both companies – demonstrated excellent media compatibility and mechanical performance. The tests included stretch performance up to 185%, tensile strength evaluation, and peel force measurements under different lamination timings.

Markku Pietarinen, global product manager, Graphics, UPM Adhesive Materials, said: “This collaboration shows that water-based ink technology can now reliably handle the more challenging wrap applications that were traditionally the domain of solvent-based printing systems.”

AQUAFUZE combines the safety of water-based chemistry with the performance expected in high-demand wrap jobs – making it suitable for print professionals seeking safer, low-VOC working conditions.

Stephan Heintjens, general manager applications, Service & QA, Mutoh Europe, added: “With AQUAFUZE, print professionals no longer need to choose between environmental responsibility and application versatility.”

This technical validation provides a solid foundation for both companies to jointly communicate proven wrapping solutions based on thoroughly tested ink and media combinations.

The test with AQUAFUZE was printed on Grafityp’s AE38C, a cast film that has proven itself in the market as a well-known and highly rated solution for demanding applications. Combining a thin 50 µm profile with Air Escape technology for bubble-free application and a low-tack adhesive for easy repositioning, AE38C offers exceptional conformability to complex shapes and up to 10 years of outdoor durability, making it a trusted partner for high-end projects with more sustainable inks.